AZ Alkmaar lock horns with Roma at the AFAS Stadion in a Europa League group fixture on Thursday, 23 January. Read our Europa League predictions for the match below.
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AZ Alkmaar vs Roma prediction: Expect goals at both ends
Key Stats
- Each of AZ Alkmaar’s last three games in the Europa League have featured goals at both ends.
- Roma dropped points in all three of their away assignments in the UEL group stage this season.
- Artem Dovbyk has scored five times in his last six appearances in all competitions for Roma.
- AZ have lost only one of their last nine games on home soil in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: AZ Alkmaar 1-1 Roma
Roma had to settle for a share of the spoils in each of their last two away games in the Europa League and a third successive draw on the road could be worth backing when they visit AZ.
Pre-game odds and win probability: AZ Alkmaar are slight favourites
- HOME: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
AZ Alkmaar have collected eight points in the Europa League so far, winning only twice in six attempts in the group stage and the Dutch side have a 32.3% chance of adding another victory to their tally here.
Roma have lost only once in their last nine assignments in all competitions, however, while they are 6/5 favourites ahead of Wednesday’s game, they have yet to win away from home in the Europa League group stage. Head over to our latest football tips page for more Europa League predictions and analysis.
Most recent H2Hs: First meeting on the cards
AZ Alkmaar and Roma have never met before in any capacity and Thursday’s fixture will be the clubs’ first encounter.
AZ Alkmaar preview: Sadiq still absent
Denso Kasius, Ruben van Brommel, Ibrahim Sadiq and Sem Westerveld are all likely to miss Thursday's game for AZ Alkmaar. AZ are sixth in the Eredivisie following their 0-0 draw with Utrecht at the weekend.
Predicted lineup: Owusu-Oduro (GK), Maikuma, Goes, Penetra, Moller Wolfe, Koopmeiners, Clasie, Poku, Mijnans, Lahdo, Parrott
Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25
L
Heracles
1
AZ
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 05/04/25
L
Feyenoord
1
AZ
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 01/04/25
D
RKC
2
AZ
2
Netherlands Eredivisie 29/03/25
D
NEC
3
AZ
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 16/03/25
D
Ajax
2
AZ
2
Roma preview: Pellegrini a significant miss
Roma could be without the services of Lorenzo Pellegrini, Bryan Cristante, Ola Solbakken and Edoardo Bove this week. Roma eased to a 3-1 win over Genoa at the weekend in Serie A, so they should be armed with plenty of confidence on Thursday evening.
Predicted lineup: Svilar (GK), Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka, Saelemaekers, Kone, Paredes, Pellegrini, Angelino, Dybala, Dovbyk
Italy Serie A 13/04/25
D
Lazio
1
Roma
1
Italy Serie A 06/04/25
D
Juventus
1
Roma
1
Italy Serie A 29/03/25
W
Lecce
0
Roma
1
Italy Serie A 16/03/25
W
Cagliari
0
Roma
1
UEFA Europa League 13/03/25
L
Athletic Bilbao
3
Roma
1